
Jump by Ken Whitmore
4 Extra Debut. Young Frederick begins a quest to unite and save the world - after a warning from a very unusual source. Stars Freddie Jones.
**** This programme was suggested by Alan Slater as part of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****
'You must listen to me. Civilisation will be destroyed this year and London will be destroyed on Friday unless everybody jumps in the air at the same time.'
When young Frederick gets a warning - from a very unusual source - he begins a quest to save the world.
Starring Judy Bennett, Kathleen Helme, George A. Cooper and Freddie Jones.
Written by Ken Whitmore.
Frederick .... Judy Bennett
Aunty .... Kathleen Helme
Uncle/Fur Hatted Ruler .... George A. Cooper
The Mole .... Freddie Jones
Prof. Morrisarde .... Geoffrey Banks
Sir Peter/Blue Suited Ruler .... John Franklyn-Robbins
Harold Harridge .... John Blythe
Gumbolt .... David Mahlowe
Music played by Hammond's Sauce Works Band.
Conductor: Geoffrey Whitham
Producer: Alfred Bradley
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 in April 1975.
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